NHL action on Wednesday night features one of the league’s best rivalries when the Rangers host the Flyers at Madison Square Garden in New York City. These two teams have no love for each other and Philadelphia would love to prove that the Rangers trip to the Stanley Cup Finals was a one-and-done thing last year. We are going to put our money down on the Flyers as they take down the Rangers for a much-needed victory in the Eastern Conference.
Flyers aim for win in opener of season series with Rangers
Philadelphia comes into tonight’s game against the Rangers on a two-game slide and in sixth place in the Metropolitan Division of the Eastern Conference. They have yet to face New York, but would like ot make a major statement tonight in the opener of the season series. They have lost eight straight regular season games in New York, so a win tonight would be a step in the right direction for the Flyers.
Rangers look to continue recent dominance over Flyers tonight
New York has dominated the Flyers of late, winning eight in a row at home in the regular season. They also won their playoff series against Philadelphia last year en route to an appearance in the Stanley Cup Finals. New York has just 18 points this year, which is good for fourth place in the Metropolitan Division. They come into this game having dropped three games in a row.
When the Rangers and the Flyers meet at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night we will be using the odds from Sportsbook.ag to place our bets. Even though Philadelphia is the underdog in this game, we still like them to win, which is why we will drop 15 percent of our bankroll on the Flyers and the OVER 5.5 total goals scored as they snap their skid.
Chris Wassel
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CURRENTLY
Sports Writer and Journalist
RESIDES IN
Rahway, NJ
EDUCATION
Union County College, Montclair State University
EXPERTISE
Business, Writing, Sports, Food, Grilling, Olympics, Injuries, Politics, and more
Summary
Member of FSWA, FSGA, and a variety of Sports Betting Groups.
Works on injuries for a variety of sites. Edits articles from NASCAR to football and beyond.
Occasionally runs sites like mynhltraderumor.com and Full Press Hockey/Bets.
Does a podcast for Full Press Hockey and a few other sports too.
Experience
Chris Wassel has 20+ years of sports journalistic experience in various disciplines.
His ability to play sports is well documented. Most people in the business just write. However, Chris will race cars and even a super Moto bike from time to time. There is that fitness and hiking/cycling aspect too.
Chris has climbed mountains from Mount Washington to Mount San Jacinto in Palm Springs, California. For those that do not know. Chris also dabbles in food eating contests and challenges. Having a unique background with friends including Joey Chestnut and Casey Webb, Chris has the ability to eat a whole 16-pound turkey or a 32 inch meat lover's pizza.
Since 2013, Chris does focus on things like fitness, fishing, and sports. One would be surprised that Chris runs, hikes, and rock climbs. There are even those occasional mini-triathlons. One truly can pack a lot in a small package. Chris can lift things over his body weight with ease. Also, if there is a NASCAR rain prop, Chris can tell you if there will be a Monday race.
Throughout his career, Chris has worked at a wide range of places from Amazon to USA Today to a variety of rumors and fantasy sports sites.
Finally, Chris has been nominated for quite a few awards from the Fantasy Sports Writers Association for Hockey Writer Of The Year. Also, there have been a number of high-stakes fantasy trophies and rings that Chris sports in his house.
Education
Chris received an Associates from Union Country College for business and accounting. Chris did sports journalism work at Montclair State University covering the hockey, baseball, and football teams.
Quote from Chris Wassel
"Shut up and play.”